The first three months of 2010 featured a record number of foreclosures, even as many economic experts claim the recession is over.

RealtyTrac Inc. reported that the number of homes in the REO pipeline jumped 35 percent from the first quarter of 2009. More homes became REO properties than in any other quarter since at least January of 2005, when RealtyTrac first began reporting foreclosure figures. In all, more than 900,000 homes received foreclosure notices, or one in every 138 homes.

“We’re right now on pace to see more than 1 million bank repossessions this year,” said Rick Sharga, a RealtyTrac senior vice president.

The surge in foreclosures, according to many experts, has to do with banks finally processing the so-called REO homes “shadow inventory” that had yet to be officially foreclosed on and were in limbo.

Although the Obama administration is still trying to prevent foreclosures, many real estate experts believe this policy is actually harmful both to homeowners and the real estate market in general.

Ivy Zelman, who runs her own real estate consulting firm, says, “Public policy is delaying the pig in the python – the pig has lipstick.” The “pig,” to Zelman, represents the huge REO inventory that is just now being dealt with by the nation’s financial system – but still is not represented by official figures.

In Washington D.C., for instance, Zelman says official estimates say there is about a 5 month supply of homes for sale. But if the hidden REO properties were actually represented, it would be an over 13-month supply.

Another reason for people to try training on how to become an REO agent? It’s not just past foreclosures that are the problem – many future ones are still to come. Households facing foreclosure grew 16 percent in the first quarter of 2010 year-to-year and 7 percent from the last quarter of 2009.

Homeowners continue to struggle with mortgage payments because they’ve either lost their jobs or an interest-rate reset on their home loan has made it impossible to afford payments. In addition, most can’t refinance because they’re “underwater” – they now owe more on their loan than their home is worth, a problem that’s not going to go away soon with home prices still dropping in most areas. And the Obama Administration’s programs to help homeowners modify their loans has only had very limited success – about 215,000 have completed the program, but another 158,000 were unable to follow through with the lowered payments they negotiated with their banks.

Training to become an REO agent and learning how to get REO listings is still a hot career choice in a real estate market that will continue to be dominated by REO sales.

James Orchard Halliwell-Phillips included the Three Little Pigs and the Big Bad Wolf fairy tale in his 1843 book called Nursery Rhymes and Nursery Tales. It was the first known written version of the story, although it probably existed in some form in oral folktale tradition. The written form of the story may have borrowed elements from other fairy tales of the time, like The Wolf and the Seven Young Kids to create a new fairy tale. It is not clear what the exact origin of the tale is, but this 1843 version is the beginning of the Three Little Pigs story as we know it today.

Joseph Jacobs put together a collection of fairy tales in a book called English Fairy Tales, published in 1890. He cites Halliwell-Phillips as the source of The Story of the Three Little Pigs that he includes in his book. In fact, it appears to be a word for word reprint of the 1843 printing of the story. However, it is usually Joseph Jacobs who is credited as the person who created the version on which most modern versions of the story are based.

In the Jacobs and Halliwell-Phillips version of the fairy tale the mother pig sends her kids out into the world to seek their fortune. The first pig builds and house out of straw. The wolf comes, blows the house in and eats the pig. The second pig builds a house out of twigs. The wolf comes, blows the house in and eats the pig. The third pig builds his house out of bricks. The wolf comes, can’t blow the house in, and tries to trick the pig to let him in. The third pig outwits the wolf so the wolf tries to come down the chimney. The wolf falls into a pot of boiling water and the pig ends up killing and eating the wolf. There is very little personality given to the pigs, especially the first two. We know that their choices were poor, but the pigs weren’t characterized as dumb or lazy in the story.

Joel Chandler Harris included a variation of The Three Little Pigs in the book Nights with Uncle Remus. He called the fairy tale The Story of the Pigs and included 5 pigs instead of three. This version has the mother pig close to death when she warns her 5 children to beware of Brer Wolf. The pigs were named Big Pig, Little Pig, Speckle Pig, Blunt, and Runt. Big Pig built a house out of brush. Little Pig built a house out of sticks. Speckle Pig built a mud house. Blunt built a house with planks. Finally, Runt built a stone house. However, the wolf doesn’t huff and puff and blow the houses in. The wolf tricks the pigs into letting him in and then eats them, except for Runt. Runt outwits the wolf and ends up killing him in the fire when he comes down the chimney. Joel Chandler Harris really added more personality to the pigs by giving them names and they each also had an attitude about their mother’s warning about the wolf.

Another version of The Three Little Pigs was included in Andrew Lang’s collection of fairy tales called The Green Fairy Book, published in 1892. Like Harris, he also named the pigs: Browny, Whitey, and Blacky. Also like Harris, he gave the pigs more personality than the Jacobs version. Browny was said to be a dirty pig who only liked rolling around in the mud and didn’t obey his mother. Whitey was smart, but she was also greedy and selfish and only wanted to eat. Her mother warned her that one day she would suffer for her greed. Blacky was a very clever pig who was neat and nice. His mother was very proud of him, but only him. In this version of the tale, the mother pig asked her children what kind of houses they wanted and she would have them built. Browny wanted a mud house, Whitey wanted a house made of cabbage and Blacky wanted a house made from bricks. Another difference is that Lang’s version features a fox as the villain, not a wolf. Also, rather than huffing and puffing and blowing the first two houses in and eating the pigs, the fox is easily able to get into the houses to capture the pigs. He then carries them to his den. Blacky outwits the fox in a similar manner to the Jacobs version, kills the fox, and then goes to the fox’s den to save his brother and sister. Browny and Whitey then go to live with Blacky and give up their bad ways and all three live happily ever after. This is quite different from the Jacobs version.

Disney produced an animated short film of the The Three Little Pigs, released in 1933. It has some story elements from both Jacob’s and Lang’s versions of the fairy tale. Disney names the pigs Fifer Pig, Fiddler Pig and Practical Pig. They are also given more personality like in the Lang version. Fifer builds his house out of straw and Fiddler builds his house out of sticks. They do so very quickly and then have fun all day while teasing their brother, Practical Pig, about working so hard to build his brick house. They just want to play instead of work hard. Practical warns his brothers about the big bad wolf, but they ignore his warning. Like Jacob’s version,the wolf huffs and puffs and blows the straw and stick houses down. But, instead of the wolf eating them, they escape their own houses and end up in the brick house. The wolf tries to blow down the brick house but when he can’t he tries to gain entry through the chimney. There is no attempt at tricking the pigs to let him into the brick house, like in the Jacobs or Lang version. Finally, once the fox gets burned from the pot of boiling water, we runs away in pain rather than being eaten by the pigs. Like Lang, Disney chose to soften the story by not killing off the first two pigs. Unlike earlier versions, Disney also lets the wolf survive.

These are just a few of the variations of The Three Little Pigs fairy tale. To read the full version of the Joseph Jacobs version please follow the link in the resource box.

You are interested in getting your hands on a pig farming guide because you intend to create a small piggery at one of your properties. As much as you want to start a business, you know that you still cannot commit to this, so instead, you are settling on the idea of raising pigs for food. Even with this condition, you must still know the facts and certain rules that you can get on a pig farming guide.

It is important that you take notes of all good points that are raised on the pig farming guide that you have read. This way, you won’t forget anything as you pursue the venture. Even though, you won’t be making money at the end of it all, you must still prioritize the health of the pigs. You wouldn’t dare eat meat that is infected with diseases that could have been prevented if you have only been religious to your pig farming guide.

To begin with, you will need a durable pen where you will build the shelter for your pigs. You will also need water trough and feeder. Enough stack of hay must always be on hand to be laid out on the pen to serve as bedding for the animals. When you have completed the other equipment, you can buy the piglets, depending on how many can you handle and grow given the limited time that you can allot for the venture.

The pen can be made from hog panels or hog wire. Before you begin constructing it, make sure that you have consulted with the right agencies at your area to confirm that this kind of venture is permitted on your location. The shelter must be covered and well ventilated.

You can get the piglets from a livestock auction or you can also approach local farmers and ask if they have these. When everything is set up and ready, you have to feed the piglets accordingly and give them constant supply of fresh water.

It may be hard at times, but if you are really intent about the matter, you will even learn more about it that can convince you to take this a notch higher and turn this hobby into a full time business.

Although there are as many systems of pig production as there are individual farms, these can be divided into two major types: indoor or outdoor pig production.

Indoor pigs farms feature herds of pigs kept in a relatively small, closely controlled area, usually with some form of climate control, often with liquid feeding systems, and (increasingly) ‘high health”. These systems are often referred to as factory’ or ‘intensive’ production.

Outdoor pigs feature breeding pigs (sows and litters) being kept on free-draining arable fields for one or two years per site, using ‘arks’ and electric fencing. More than a third of the UK herd are now being kept this way, with an increasing number of pigs being raised to slaughter weight outdoors too.

Both systems have their ‘pros’ and ‘cons’: let’s start by examining the positive features of both.

Indoors you have the advantage of environmental control: piglets can be born and raised at the right temperature; adult animals can be kept cool in the summer and warmer in the winter – they also don’t get the opportunity to get sunburnt; and airflow, especially the occurrence of draughts, so detrimental to pig health, can be controlled. You can also control the feed intake of housed pigs, and are better able to reduce wastage (so important in these days of increasing feed costs) – it’s also easy to install computer controlled feeding methods, such as automatic sow feeders and liquid feeding for fattening stock. Indoor farms tend to be more productive than outdoors given the ability to control feed and environment – it’s possible to achieve a greater level of supervision and measurement and therefore control of the many variables in an indoor situation. It’s also possible to establish and maintain a high health status for your herd, significantly reducing disease risks and challenges.

Outdoors though, you’d benefit from much reduced capital costs, lower running costs, a real marketing benefit in these days when ‘freedom food’, ‘outdoor bred’ and even ‘organic’ hold sway over consumers who might be persuaded to part with a premium price for such environmental friendliness. There is a perception of higher welfare in operation for the outdoor pig (more natural, better able to express it’s ‘inner pig’. Finally there’s the very real advantage of using pigs as a ‘break crop’ ‘cleaning’ and fertilising a piece of arable land in need of weeding and refreshing.

Great advantages, but what about the downsides?

Indoors, the set up costs are three times higher (on a per sow basis) than for an outdoor unit. Energy costs are high, and slurry disposal can be a problem (although welcomed by the arable boys once spread and incorporated into the soil), and certainly a significant cost. The high population density of an intensive farm has it’s own problems too: diseases spread like wild-fire should they gain access to the herd, and the smell can get offensive, especially on hot days. Welfare considerations are very important too – it’s easier to fall foul of the law indoors than out (stocking densities and environmental enrichment come to mind).

Outdoors, the biggest problems are lower productivity and extremes of weather (on my outdoor unit I watched water freeze as it came out of a four inch valve on a bowser one winter). Getting quality staff is an increasing problem too – every day outside is not necessarily idyllic. Vermin control and the health status of the herd is a potential problem too, as is the management of the feeding herd should that be kept outdoors (appetite control, feed conversion, growth rates and feed wastage will all be big challenges that will need a healthy premium price to justify).

There you have it. “Swings and roundabouts” as they say – “six of one and half a dozen of the other”. Maybe the best is a compromise – well-designed buildings and slurry management systems, with pipeline fed fat pigs (using dairy waste for example), loose housing and lots of straw. Throw in some high welfare features like Electronic Sow Feeders and plenty of environmental enrichment, and maintain a high health status, then maybe you’ll have the best of both worlds? One thing I know for sure is that pigs get as miserable as we do on snowy, icy, wet and windy days, and, like us, they find draughts and high temperature equally uncomfortable.

When you apply your brakes, do they squeal like a pig?

It’s not the braking part of the pad that is making the noise.

The high-pitched sound you hear is the metal part of the brake pads that is vibrating.

After the pads get worn some they get loose, and vibrate.

You can have them changed, or change them yourself (yes, you can do it, I’ll show you how sometime).

But, sometimes aftermarket pads are just not perfectly machined and will not fit the calipers snugly.

Sound silly? Think about how many times that rotor is going around, even at 30mph. The rotor is the round shiny disk that the brake pads rub against.

Ever hear a wood-pecker when he is hunting a bug in a tree?…………..I can’t even type that fast.

His quick and constant pecking sounds like a machine gun going off!

That’s about how fast, or faster, that your metal plate is slapping against the metal on the caliper eiiiiiiiiiiiiiii!

The caliper is the metal coconut looking thing that the brake pads fit into and connect to the rotor when you apply the brakes.

Now, don’t put any grease on the pad next to the rotor to keep it quite…it will be quite, but it won’t STOP! ?º

Personally, I’m not much on *turning* rotors. That’s when the machine takes metal off to make it smooth.

If the rotor is too warped you should have it refinished.

How will you know it is warped?

When you put your foot on the brake petal and apply pressure to slow down or stop, does the petal go *up and down* in a pulsating motion?

Yes? Then the rotors are out of round and should be turned. That, you can’t do; unless you have a brake lathe!

If you’re looking for an iPhone or iPad game that’s both kid-friendly and challenging enough for adults, Baby Money (going backwards on a pig) by Kihon Games is just the game. It’s the perfect game for families to share and compete with each other.

Baby Monkey was inspired by the viral YouTube video of a baby monkey going backwards on a pig. The video features a super-catchy song by Parry Gripp, which is also the soundtrack for the game. After only a few seconds of play, you’ll be singing the tune. But you won’t mind that it’s stuck in your head! The song almost never gets old.

The way the game works is you control both the monkey and the pig. The left button makes the monkey jump and the right button makes the pig jump. You can also make them jump higher with some combinations of the two. This is an endless runner, so the goal is to get as far as you can before dying. You also need to collect bananas, jump over obstacles, and make sure the monkey is in the air when the pig crashes into hurdles. You’ll encounter all sorts of obstacles, ranging from Nom Nom Hamsters to witches, zombies and even space unicorns!

Besides bananas, there are also coins, or Monkey Bucks, to collect. With these coins, you can purchase costumes (such as the Halloween costume and Super Monkey costume) that offer bonuses, as well as wings that allow you yo continue a game once when you die. If you need more coins, there are also Tapjoy offers, where you can earn Monkey Bucks for watching a short video or signing up for a service. You can also support the developers buy purchasing Monkey Bucks through IAPs.

The 2D graphics are top-notch and visually pleasing. The cuddly critters’ facial expressions are adorable enough to keep you coming back for more just when you thought you had enough. The pig is fiercely trying to buck the monkey off his back, and when he succeeds you’ll see stars circle the monkey’s dazed head.

The developers also add holiday themes to the game, such as Halloween and Christmas. If you buy the costumes with Monkey Bucks, you can see the dynamic duo dressed festively as they run through holiday-inspired background. The Christmas trees and jack-o-lanterns even pop up in the regular theme to add variety.

Baby Monkey has plenty to offer, especially for fans of endless runners. If you’re looking for a family-friendly game with adorable critters and a fun theme song, look no further than Baby Monkey (going backwards on a pig). How can anyone pass up on a game with a name like that?

If you have a pig farming business, you are on the right page, In this article, we are going to share a few tips on how you can follow the best methods to raise healthy pigs without making grave mistakes. Without further ado, let’s check out some of the three tips.

Regardless of the type of business, the business owner must have the right mindset and the right set of tools in order to opt for the right approach. Having the capital is not enough as you also need to have the best environment for the animals.

If you manage a pig farm, one of the most important things is the pig farming equipment. Given below are three tips on pig farming tools and equipment. If you follow these tips, it will be a lot easier for you to raise healthy animals.

Housing

Before you get the animals, make sure you consider the housing first. What you need to keep in mind is that the housing must provide enough heat and clean quarters so that the animals can rest.

Also, cleaning the area won’t be a big deal as pigs are clean animals unlike what people think. It’s just a myth that these animals urinate and defecate their sleeping or resting spots. So, this is a common misconception about these animals.

Apart from this, the housing area should be properly fenced. Actually, pigs love it when they are allowed to explore the area outside their reserved housing. So, if you install fences, you can keep them from running away. Make sure you install sturdy fences that are high enough to keep the pigs inside.

Cleanliness

Keeping your pigs clean is of paramount importance. For this purpose, it’s important that you provide them with clean water in the housing. For instance, you can place water troughs for them inside the fenced area.

Make sure that the water is clean. Installing water filters is a great idea as far as cleaning water is concerned. This is of paramount importance as it won’t be a good idea to risk the lives of your pigs.

Drinking dirty water will put the lives of the pigs at risk. After all, diseases and infections can make the pigs sick.

In the shelter, there should be a lot of hay or straws as they help reduce the foul odors. After all, you don’t want to smell foul odors all day long while you are at the farm. Another benefit of hay is that it allows pigs to clean themselves properly. While pigs don’t defecate where they sleep, it’s still a good idea to spread some hay and straws.

Long story short, we suggest that you follow these tips when it comes to pig farming tools and equipment. Hope this helps.

Learn Why PotBelly Pigs Should Be Considered as Pets

There are many reasons why so many people have turned to the potbellied pigs as pets. Research has indicated that they are among the most intelligent of animals and as a result make very interesting pets for humans.They are also very sociable beings and like to make friends. In fact your pet pig could be your best friend if you give it the chance. Another good quality about potbelly pigs is that they are very loyal and reliable. They will stand by you and make you happy in times of trouble and will never leave you alone to wallow in your pain.

Potbelly pigs are also very affectionate. They are very thoughtful of their owners and are not afraid to show it. Just like a dog licks its owner, your pet pigs will also do the same to show you how much they care about you.

These pigs are very trainable and you can teach them to perform various tricks just like their dog counterparts. You can train it by yourself at home and all you have to do is to be a little committed to their training and be consistent with it. You could easily train it to control itself and live indoors without any problems with dirt and hygiene. When training, you should reward them when they listen to your instructions as this will boost their morale and make them want to please you more.

A pet potbelly pig can be especially kind to their owners when you treat them well. They are not afraid to return your treatment with good behavior, as those animals are very grateful. Potbelly pigs are also very healthy and the majority of people who are allergic to many pets don’t have any problems when they get into contact with potbelly pigs. This is due to the absence of fur on the animal.

However there are a couple of disadvantages with keeping potbelly pigs as pets. First of all the animal lives for about 15 years and you have to be fully committed to living with it for that period of time, before getting a one for a pet. That means it’s not very advisable for people who are just living in temporary locations to get a potbelly pig.

They need a lot of space to move around in your home. That means only people who live in fairly large houses can live with them as indoor pets. If you live in an apartment, keeping a potbelly pig as a pet may not be a very good idea as the animal won’t get the necessary space to move around.

Potbelly pigs can also be very smelly if they are not properly taken care of. They need to be socialized properly or they will become stubborn and refuse to obey your instructions. They suffer in extremely high temperatures and if you live in a hot area, rearing a potbelly may not be a very good idea. You may need to provide a pond for your pet pig to cool off in.

Another problem is that often potbelly pigs don’t cope well with other animals and they should probably be your only pets to prevent them attacking other pets. To avoid this you should get the pig very young & raise it with the other animals. There are many cases of pet pigs and dogs being the best of buddies.

Most potbelly pig owners say that the pros outweigh all the cons their pets may have. Luckily most of the negative factors can be overcome with training or keeping them clean. By doing these things you’ll have a loyal friend for many years to come.

My weapon of choice is the Ruger Blackhawk 44 Magnum single action revolver using Barnes 44 Mag 225 grain HP factory ammo. Ryan Travis and the other great folks at Barnes hotfooted some 44Mag ammo to me for this hunt. I graciously appreciate their support and generosity. IF you have a choice in your ammo, get Barnes.

The Ruger is topped with a picatiny rail and a Burris FastFire III red dot sight. The sight takes some getting used to so I was happy to shoot several boxes working out my issues. The 44 Mag can be intimidating but by far, the minimum I would use for pigs. It does not take much to get used to and pinging steel at 100 yards is not difficult from a bench or shooting sticks.

After a few weeks of practice shooting from seated, standing, kneeling positions and tree branch rests I thought I was ready. Practicing shots from odd angles and stances prepares you for the unknown. Believe me when I say the pigs never cooperate and that perfect bench shot is rarely in play. It is always a sudden swing left or right just off center that seems to dominate the final scenario, at least for me.

Thinking I’m well prepared, I scheduled a pig hunt at my favorite swine smashing ranch, the Kaian Vista Ranch in Lometa, Texas. I was dressed in a full camo ghille suit and face mask. Much like a turkey hunt.

The shot I was planning would be close up and personal. Close enough to smell them or get gored by a real bruiser of a boar!

I sat and watched every species that walked off Noah’s Arc come by but not one single pig. Perhaps it was just one of those days. Later that afternoon we saw pics of pigs all over the other side of the ranch. So the evening hunt was going to be there. Watching the sun set and the light dim I never saw a pig. Hmmm, maybe I was busted by scent or sound. I do not know, but tomorrow is another day. Next morning I setup again nestled in some trees and brush in full camo near a well-known pig party location with not a single sighting. I was running out of time and patience but I had the afternoon and surely, I would see the pigs this time. The afternoon creeped up on us and soon I was out again – seemed no matter what I was on the opposite side of the ranch from where pigs were. Feeling frustrated myself and the ranch owner decided to make this a real hunt and go out find the pigs at night!

My pistol at the ready, we zig-zagged through the ranch’s open and treed areas in the Polaris Ranger in search of the sausage kings. After about 45 minutes of the lights shining through the darkness and exposing every type of wild life, PIGS! Slumbering under a single cedar tree about 10 pigs lurched up and started quartering away from the lights of the oncoming Polaris. With my friend Devo at the helm, we gave chase. At full speed, we approached the pigs and matched pace and trajectory, I scanned the herd for my quarry. Took a shaky aim in the bouncing Polaris, BOOM! First shot missed as dirt kicked up near a sow. The pigs suddenly shifted direction and Devo shifted as well. The sights were difficult to find with all the movement so I just went full cowboy with the pistol and relied on my instinct shooting. A nice young boar was now on the edge of the herd. My new target was in a serious hurry to get away from the Ranger but we stayed on him. Nearly 20 yards away from the front passenger tire, I held on to the bouncing vehicle with one hand leaned out, cocked the single action Ruger and squeezed, BLAM! The 44 Mag Barnes slammed into the hindquarter of the pig sending him sideways then skidding to a stop. I really have to work on this shot but the result was the pig was down and off to see the wizard.

High fives and fist bumps ensued as we celebrated. Back at the campsite I was cleaning the pig and preparing it for the processor to turn into some breakfast and Italian pan sausage, YUM!. While skinning the boar I noticed the slug was still embedded in the chest fat just under the skin! I recovered the slug and cleaned up for examination. The slug weighed 224.9 grains after traveling through the left leg of the pig, including a leg bone, into and all the way through the body cavity shredding everything in its path finally stopping after delivering its final energy through the breastplate and resting in the fat just beneath the skin. That is 99.95% weight retention with near perfect petals.

The well-engineered Barnes ammo took a less than perfect shot and dropped the boar.

Having spent the better part of five years in Korea you can believe I’ve eaten plenty of strange Korean foods.

Live octopus? Sure. Tube worm? You bet. Pickled jellyfish? Delicious.

These are all fine examples of curious Korean cuisine and worth a try if you find yourself in the Land of Morning Calm. Granted, they may not be as accessible as, say, a hamburger or fried chicken, but they’re lots more interesting!

If you’re looking for a more adventurous meal let me recommend one of my favorite strange Korean foods.

Pig Guts Soup

Chances are even if you know next to nothing about Korean food you’ve at least heard of kimchi and Korean barbecue. Both are deserving of their fame and a definite treat for the taste buds.

Korean barbecue is particularly delicious: Imagine meaty cuts of pig that fall somewhere between pork chops and bacon in taste and consistency grilled right at your table. A fabulous foody experience.

But after you’ve butchered a pig for barbecuing there’s still plenty of meat leftover. From the hooves to Wilbur’s inner-workings, you’ve got lots of good eating still to do.

Koreans are big on making the most of every pig they butcher and nowhere is that more evident than in a bowl of pig guts soup.

When you dig into this strange Korean food you’ll find discover a bounty of pig intestine, liver, and bits of pork. It is quite literally a bowl of pig guts.

How does it taste? Well, the flavor isn’t as strong as you’d probably imagine, although every time I’ve enjoyed this dish there is the faintest aftertaste of manure.

It isn’t overpowering, mind you, but it’ unmistakably there. I suppose that shouldn’t come as a shock. I mean, you are after all eating a pig’s digestive track.

Like a lot of Korean cuisine you can choose to spice up pig guts soup with red pepper paste. A dollop of this ubiquitous condiment gives the dish some kick and helps to mask the aftertaste.

A Piggy’s Tale

Traditionally, pig guts soup was most popular amongst peasants, farmers, and laborers. It still has a reputation as “peasant food”.

This plebeian history tends to be reflected in the clientele scarfing down pig guts soup today. A typical restaurant serving the stuff will offer a good cross-section of low-income Korean society: poor college students, gritty blue collar types, factory workers, and folks who enjoy life’s simpler pleasures.

A bowl of pig guts soup will run you about 6,000 won at most restaurants. You won’t need to break the piggy bank to enjoy it. In addition to an affordable price, this strange Korean food does a good job of keeping you full.

I’m not sure if intestines are just very filling, but after a bowl of pig guts soup I’m set for hours.

Pass the Pig Guts Soup

If you’re up for this culinary adventure pig guts soup is easy to find throughout Korea. Just look for “naeg jeong mari guk bap” on the menu and prepare for the local’s eyes to bug when you place your order.

From my experience I’ve found that the dingier the restaurant looks the more delectable the dishes tend to be. So find yourself a dive and dig in!